Exam (elaborations)
CCEB - BIOCHEMISTRY MACRONUTRIENTS EXAM
- Course
- Institution
CCEB - BIOCHEMISTRY MACRONUTRIENTS EXAM ...
[Show more]
Seller
Follow
Content preview
CCEB - BIOCHEMISTRY MACRONUTRIENTS EXAMOmega-3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fatty acids present in fish oils that are
good to cardiovascular health.
Linoleic acid is an omega-6 fatty acid.
ANSWER: Oleic acid is an omega-9 lipid.
Water-soluble fibre - ANSWER Reduces absorption of cholesterol and glucose.
Water-insoluble fibres include cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin.
Kwashiorkor - Answer protein deficiency.
Marasmus - Answer An illness caused by severe protein-calorie malnutrition in
early infancy, in which growth ceases, body tissues deteriorate, and the newborn
dies.
Arginine function: ANSWER vasodilation
Wound healing
Function of Isoleucine, Leucine, and Valine - ANSWER BCAAs used for muscle
strength and endurance.
The function of lysine is to form collagen and connective tissue.
Function of methionine - ANSWER Reduced cholesterol
, antioxidant
precursor to carnitine and melatonin
Function of Phenylalanine - ANSWER Anti-depressant
A precursor of thyroxine
Function of threonine - Brian function
Tryptophan - Answer Helps with sadness and insomnia.
Alanine - The answer generates energy for muscles.
Cysteine - Answer An amino acid containing a sulphur atom (S) that connects two
peptide chains.
antioxidant
Glutamic acid is a precursor of glutamine and GABA.
Vitamin A: retinol, beta-carotene
Vitamin A function: skin, eyesight.
Vitamin A Toxicity - ANSWER Low bone mineral density, liver problems, and
birth malformations
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Humat. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $9.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
75759 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now